Most care jobs feel like you're just getting through the shift, ticking boxes while the real work of changing young people's lives gets lost in the noise. This isn't one of them. We're looking for someone who sees residential care as a chance to build genuine relationships with children who need them most, to help them feel safe, belong, and discover their own potential
Picture yourself part of a small, tight team where every shift matters. You're not managing caseloads or racing between services: you're actually present with the young people in your care, learning their stories, noticing what makes them tick, and being the adult they can trust when things get hard. That's the rhythm here. You'll be working sleep-in duties from 23:00 to 07:00, which means you're genuinely embedded in the home, there through the quiet hours when young people often need steady, calm presence most
The organisation is family-owned and built on values that aren't just posters on a wall: supportive, accountable, focused and empowering. They mean it. Safeguarding and the wellbeing of every young person sits at the heart of everything. You'll be part of a team that stays focused on what makes the biggest difference in each child's life, building relationships around their strengths and real needs, not just managing behaviour
Your growth matters too. You'll have access to ongoing training and professional development that genuinely improves your practice. The Blue Sky Discount Card and Employee Health Assistance Scheme are there to look after you while you're looking after others. This is a provider serious about quality care and serious about their staff
What you will be doing
- Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people living in the home, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and physical and emotional needs are met
- Build real relationships with the young people in your care, establishing trust and helping them feel they belong and are secure
- Implement individual care plans, working with colleagues and external professionals to meet each child's specific needs and goals
- Facilitate engaging activities, outings and recreational opportunities that stimulate growth and allow young people to develop life skills and independence
- Observe, document and report on progress and incidents, contributing to ongoing assessment and evaluation
- Promote positive social skills, emotional regulation and conflict resolution, modelling the behaviour and attitudes you want to see
Why you will love working here
- Full-time employment with meaningful sleep-in shifts (23:00 to 07:00) that let you be genuinely present in the young people's lives
- Employee Health Assistance Scheme and Blue Sky Discount Card to support your wellbeing while you support others
- Ongoing training and professional development that builds your skills and confidence in residential child care
- A team and organisation that genuinely prioritises safeguarding, quality care, and the strengths-based approach to working with young people
Is this you?
- Are you someone who genuinely listens to young people and sees their potential even when they're struggling?
- Can you stay calm and present during difficult moments, and show up consistently for children who've learned not to trust adults?
- Do you understand that safeguarding, wellbeing and high standards aren't negotiable, and you're willing to work within clear procedures and best practice?
- Are you ready to be part of a collaborative team, learning from colleagues and external professionals, and open to your own professional development?
- Can you commit to full-time work including regular sleep-in duties from 23:00 to 07:00, working around 164 to 174 hours per month?
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.